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WildBrain Partners with Tencent Video and Miaow’s House as Exclusive Distributor of New Animated Series Pet Hotel

WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, has partnered with Tencent Video and animation studio Miaow’s House as the exclusive worldwide distributor outside of mainland China of the new animated series, Pet Hotel (26×11’). Produced by Tencent Video and Miaow’s House, Pet Hotel is aimed at kids aged 7–9 and follows the hilarious antics of Lili the dog, Bubu the guinea pig and cats Nai Nai and Vicky as they welcome new animal friends to their home at the Pet Hotel. Unlike other hotels, the Pet Hotel—which has been converted from an old grocery store—is filled with high-tech inventions created by the pets’ caregiver and hotel owner, Robin—from massage tables to automatic feeders! The animal buddies and their young owner face various quirky customers and their wacky pets every day, giving rise to numerous entertaining stories.

ZAG Exhibiting at Licensing Brazil with Miraculous “Stronger than Ever” & Ghostforce

Award-winning global independent animation studio ZAG will exhibit at LicensingCon Brazil for the second year running to showcase its brands and highlight the growth of ZAG in the region. Brands include the globally popular property Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, a co-production with Grupo Globo. Also to be presented is the animated CG action-comedy series, Ghostforce, available across Latin America on Discovery Kids, and also on SBT in Brazil from August 19, 2023. ZAG will share its brand plans for the properties at an exclusive summit and cocktail on the first night of the event.

TOTY 2023 Finalists Toy of the Year Awards

The Toy Foundation Reveals the 2023 Toy of the Year Awards Finalists

An animated game to create movie magic, an activity table to drop musical beets, and an 8-foot inflatable obstacle course to spark endless outdoor fun are among the inventive finalists for the prestigious Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards for 2023. The Toy Foundation (TTF) has announced the top 122 toys, games, and properties across 17 product categories that are advancing the world of play. Consumers are invited to visit ToyAwards.org to see the complete list of product category finalists and vote for their favorites to help determine the category winners through September 8.

Bratz Expands Partnership with Kylie Jenner to Release Highly Anticipated Bratz x Kylie Fashion Dolls

MGA Entertainment (MGA), one of the largest and fastest-growing privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world, announced today the launch of the Bratz x Kylie Fashion Dolls – Day & Night Editions and the Bratz x Kylie 24-inch Fashion Doll, in collaboration with global icon Kylie Jenner. The fashion dolls mark the expansion of the buzzworthy partnership announced earlier this month, which launched with the Mini Bratz x Kylie Jenner Collectibles. Fans can finally preorder the dolls they have been eagerly anticipating from the head-turning duo. The Bratz x Kylie Fashion Dolls mark the brand’s first-ever celebrity rendition of the full-size, eleven-inch dolls that put Bratz on the map.

Skyrocket Celebrates 10 Years of Sky Viper with the Launch of Sky Viper Vector RC

Skyrocket, a leading toy company, celebrates 10 years of producing Sky Viper Drones, one of the best-selling and most popular “toy” drone brands in the mass market. Skyrocket marks this impressive milestone with the launch of the Sky Viper Vector Stunt Plane, the company’s first ever high-speed, high-performance R/C stunt plane. “We are excited to celebrate 10 years of providing drone enthusiasts with the award-winning and top selling “toy” drone brand in the mass market,” said Nelo Lucich, CEO and Co-Founder, Skyrocket. “Our newest introduction in the flying R/C toys experience continues the high-performance thrills that the Sky Viper brand is known for. The new Sky Viper Vector Stunt Plane provides consumers with flyby-the-seat-of-your-pants excitement that you can’t get from flying a drone.”

WiT Announces Honorees for the 2023 Wonder Women Awards

Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT), the preeminent nonprofit trade organization dedicated to the advancement and advocacy of women, has announced the distinguished honorees of its 2023 Wonder Women Awards. These remarkable women will be honored at the WiT Wonder Women Awards Gala, set to take place on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers in New York City. The in-person event honors and celebrates the extraordinary women executives, entrepreneurs and changemakers who are driving the toy, consumer products, licensing and entertainment industries forward.

Hasbro Announces Women Innovators of Play Event

Hasbro, Inc (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading toy and game company, today announced the Hasbro Women Innovators of Play event, held virtually on September 12 between 10 am – 12:30 pm ET. A special key announcement will also be shared during the day’s program. The event will be centered on women’s leadership, innovation, and women-led creativity. Participants will learn about the process of pitching a new toy or game and the journey through the Hasbro pipeline from concept to creation. Attendees can expect a dynamic program that includes discussions with actor, director, and entrepreneur, Aisha Tyler; board game designer Elizabeth Hargrave; Head of Toy at Hasbro, Kim Boyd; and President of Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro Gaming, Cynthia Williams.

Douglas Introduces a Menagerie of Birds for Spring 2024

Plush toy maker and lifestyle gift creator Douglas has nine new fun feathered friends coming out in Spring 2024. It is up, up, and a way lot of fun with their newest bird intros. Meet Melody the Robin who recently hopped on the scene with her classic robin looks. You’ll enjoy this little cutie nesting on your windowsill with her bright orange plush belly, soft chocolate plush wings and tail. She is 6” long and has a classic black head with a bright yellow beak. Nectar the Hummingbird also bears a resemblance to his true-to-life counterpart. He is 7.5” long including his long signature narrow beak. His bodice and wings are limey green with a touch of white and bright orange under his beak. Listen for the humming sound as he flits around your toy room.

Yoto Announces New Partnership with Universal Music Group to Bring the Magic of Music to Kids Worldwide

Yoto, the audio platform for kids behind the critically acclaimed and award-winning screen-free Yoto Player and Yoto Mini, is thrilled to announce an industry first agreement with Universal Music Group, the global leader in music-based entertainment to bring iconic music titles and artists from its labels and catalogues, alongside contemporary frontline hits to the platform for the first time. The new distribution partnership will improve the opportunities for children to experience and interact with music and artistry from an early age, fostering true independence putting children as young as three in control of exploring their favorite music. 